Becoming The Jacksons
Wedding Party
Ayomi
Flower Girl
Our oldest daughter who thinks she’s the second mom lol. She’s so sweet yet fiery, don’t let the picture fool you. We definitely get the best of both worlds. She’s strong willed and I love that for her because no one can convince her to do something she doesn’t want to do. It has definitely been a pleasure watching her grow up since she’s the first kid to start our family lineage. We love you forever big girl!
Ajori
Flower Girl
The youngest of our two daughters but the way she tries to boss Ayomi around, you would think she’s the oldest. She’s tiny but mighty with strength and sound lol. She’s always the loudest and doesn’t mind letting you know how she truly feels about you telling her something she doesn’t want to hear. If Ayomi is 80% sweet and 20% fiery, this little one is 80% fiery and 20% sweet. Even though she’s fiery, we get to see the sweet, fun, adventurous side more than others. She doesn’t let fear hold her back and I love that for her. She’s definitely made our lives more interesting of course because she’s the second child but we wouldn’t have it any other way lol. We love you forever baby girl!
TJ
Ring Bearer
The real first son of my cousin-mom, Keisha Gautier. You don’t even know it yet but you’re locked in as one of my honorary lil brothers after the way your Momma came to Pittsburgh to help take care of me my very first summer. We appreciate you for crossing the country to hold down the ring 🙏🏾
Trisime
Maid of Honor
She’s the Chocolate to my Caramel in the Twix, Soul Sister and bestie since the 6th grade. We’ve been so tied to the hip that Tony knows that she comes in the package deal with this marriage lol. We complete each other’s sentences and no matter the situation, we can always find a good laugh. Forever grateful for her!
Rashad
Best Man
My brother, my teammate and my dawg since 8th grade. The same community and sports program raised us from kids to young men. I could say a lot but I’ll sum it up with this: I salute you for always being a solid friend and maintaining authenticity. Random fact: Me & bro became cemented as Titans fans in ‘09 when we witnessed Chris Johnson have 284 all-purpose yards during his 2,000+ yard record setting season. It sucks to be a Titans fan right now but I’ll never forget that day. Shout out to my Dad, Aunt Nette & Brother Dave for getting us to the game.
Gabrielle
Bridesmaid
She’s my personal 911 line literally. Whenever I need a sense of comfort, reassurance, health questions answered, especially with the kids, *she’s a Pediatric Nurse 💁🏽♀️*I can always count on her to answer and be there or just let me vent! Not to mention, we’ve been friends since high school. Forever grateful for her!
PT
Groomsman
My first cousin who became one of my first brothers. We go all the way back to Grandma’s fruit bush, PaPa’s fishing trips and wings and rice from the Chinese spot on Fridays at their house. If I’m not mistaken, we will go down in history as the only undefeated duo in any 2on2 sports against our cousins in Grandma's backyard. I gotta thank you for introducing me to UGK & Trill Fam on those burnt CDs you used to have on deck way back in the day. We been solid 30 years & counting 💪🏾
Daysha
Bridesmaid
My sissy! When the term “sis” became popular to use for your friends, she was the first person I used it for because we really are family. But not only is she my sister, she’s my voice of reason. She knows how to calm me down when I need it the most and we have similar stories, so she just gets it. Friends since college but sisters for life. Forever grateful for her!
Jabari
Groomsman
One of the most genuine and accidentally funny people I know. Bro has been present for some of the most formative and hilarious times since our Freshman year of college. When me and bro connect there are only 2 outcomes of our conversation: a profound idea or a crazy laugh. Salute to you for always pushing toward innovation and advancement. I know the way our team operated and learned from each other in school inspired us all to achieve and aspire for more.
Jessica
Bridesmaid
She’s my dawg lol. She’s my sense of comfort whenever I need to slip back into my tomboy ways because believe it or not, it took a long time for me to want to be a girly girl (ask my mom lol). So when I met her in college, and realized we could talk about sports and sneakers freely, I knew we would hit it off and it’s been like that ever since. Not to mention she’s from 75 lol! Forever grateful for her!
Jaylan
Groomsman
Been my dawg for 20+ years - from the end of 4th grade all the way to fatherhood. We were part of mean lil squad in those lunchrooms, playgrounds & field trips back in the day. Fun fact: me & bro met at sports camp and were good athletes but we ended up leading our 8th grade basketball team to the championship game tied for least points and most shoes on the team. We lost a close one but made up for it later that same year by making the Varsity football team and winning our 1st of multiple state championship rings.
Krishna
Bridesmaid
Have you ever had a personal hype (wo)man? Well this girl is mine lol. Every time we’re together she’s going to make me feel like I can do any dance there is and just condones all of my foolishness which I love that for her lol. But in all seriousness, she’s so fun, outgoing and just knows how to have a good time wherever we are. Forever grateful for her!
Keon
Groomsman
If me and bro end up in a conversation for long enough we'll either come up with a new business venture or crack the code on some high level knowledge of self. You’re the first person to take me inside a real music studio and if college and work didn't have us so busy we might own a record label right now. I respect your grind and focus bro, congrats on your engagement as well.
Ke’Cee
Bridesmaid
You know that saying, “Surround yourself with people who can inspire and motivate you?”, well Ke’Cee does just that. Not only are we friends but the more we talk, the more I realize our similarities and how we strive for the same things in many aspects of life. Having a friend that you can truly look up to but also share experiences with together in this lifetime is a gift and I’m forever grateful for her!
Frazier
Groomsman
My dawg Frazier is always good for a funny story (probably about Bari) to improve the mood. From day 1 bro was always down to roll if we had a move and support if we had a function - I salute your loyalty. We entered fatherhood the same year & it still blows my mind to see our kids kick it together how we all used to do at Tech. I’m proud of you bro and appreciate you being a part of our big day. Fye sumn!
Raven
Bridesmaid
This girl literally has the best sense of humor. If I don’t laugh when I’m with her, something is wrong lol. You would think we’ve been friends for years the way we can look at each other and know what the other is thinking or when we end up saying the same thing at the same time lol. She’s also my problem solver. Anytime I need help making a decision, 9 times out of 10 she’s going to say something that I wasn’t thinking about to help me decide and I’m forever grateful for her!
Deon
Groomsman
Looking back on it bro, our Penthouse music analysis conversations deserved a podcast or a Ted Talk - I guess we were a few years too early but those Freestyle Friday cyphers will always be legendary for anyone who was there. Thanks for making us do our research on Kendrick Lamar before he performed freshmen year. If you weren’t hip I would’ve missed a monster. I’m proud of you for persisting to do and become more for your family and the greater community. Because of bro I can say I got a potna that's a doctor. 🫡
Dominique
Bridesmaid
She’s one of my biggest blessings I received in 2022 because she became my friend at a time where I needed adult interaction the most lol -SAHM life IYKYK. I started “dating” moms in Charlotte and she was my first date. We had a great first date/play date with the kids and have been friends ever since. She’s so genuine and humble and we always pick up like we never left. I appreciate her always for being my 1st “Charlotte mom” friend lol. Forever grateful for her!
Travis
Groomsman
Young Trav! We done came along way bro. Back in the day our main conversations were all about sneaker drops, music & girls. Now we mainly build on purpose, the knowledge/empowerment of self and still a bunch of music. We’ll never forget how you were always down to help us bring our clothing brand gear to life back in the day. I salute you for continuing to elevate and build on those sparks of creativity. Keep doing your thing 🤝🏾
